VESSEL REPORTING

Operators of NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Region permitted vessels are required to submit a vessel trip report (VTR) for every fishing trip regardless of where the fishing occurs or what species are targeted, with the exception of those vessels that possess only a lobster permit. VTRs are required in order to provide information on when and where catch occurred. Operators of all federally permitted vessels must complete a VTR prior to landing. VTRs can be submitted either through the use of paper forms or through the use of electronic VTR software.